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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing the maximum weekly and yearly benefit amounts for reemployment assistance; increasing the duration of such benefits; reenacting provisions relating to attorney fees and short-time compensation, etc.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum weekly and yearly benefit amounts for reemployment assistance (Florida's unemployment insurance program) and extends the duration of such benefits. Specifically, it raises the maximum weekly benefit amount from $275 to $400 and the maximum yearly benefit amount from $6,325 to $10,400. Additionally, it extends the duration of benefits from a maximum of 23 weeks to 26 weeks, regardless of the state's unemployment rate. The bill also reenacts provisions related to attorney fees and short-time compensation, which allow employees to work reduced hours and receive partial unemployment benefits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/466 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/466/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/466/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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